Dr. Sara McCoy in her lab.

Experimental cell therapy trial led by Dr. Sara McCoy treats first Sjögren’s disease patient for severe dry mouth

Dr. Lamming, left, with Dr. Brunkard, in a greenhouse looking at plants.

Dr. Dudley Lamming and collaborators leverage plant genetics to create healthier food

Ultrasound of artery in neck

Drs. James Stein and Tim Baker co-lead major study to test effects of vaping on cardio-pulmonary health

Dr. Vincent Ma

Dr. Vincent Ma introduces promising new treatment for uveal melanoma at UW Health

Dr. Ryan Westergaard

Dr. Ryan Westergaard named a 2024-2025 Fulbright U.S. Scholar

Dr. Anjon Audhya (left) and founding UW-CTRI Director Dr. Michael Fiore (right) greeting new UW-CTRI Director Dr. Hasmeena Kathuria (center) on her first official day in the office July 1.

Dr. Hasmeena Kathuria begins as UW–CTRI Director

Dr. Allan Brasier in a white lab coat in his lab

DOM faculty lead new UW–Madison research collaboration aimed at treating lung scarring diseases

Dr. Parajuli in clinic.

Dr. Sandesh Parajuli leads analysis of kidney transplants over the last half-century

Dr. Lixin Rui in his lab

Dr. Lixin Rui and team research treatments for drug-resistant cancers

Dr. Natascha Merten

Dr. Natascha Merten leads study improving prediction of midlife cognitive impairment and dementia

Blood sample

Department of Medicine faculty co-author study on use of blood tests for detecting Alzheimer’s disease

Dr. Blair Golden, MD, MS

New study led by Dr. Blair Golden shows that patient communication improves when doctors take a seat

Dr. Barb Bendlin

Dr. Barb Bendlin coauthors a study linking gut inflammation with aging and Alzheimer’s disease

Books on a shelf

What we published in January 2024

Sterling Johnson, PhD, professor, Geriatrics and Gerontology, views brain imaging results.

Sterling Johnson, PhD, to lead nationwide Alzheimer’s disease study with support of $150 million NIH grant

Dudley Lamming, PhD, in the lab

Study in Cell Metabolism shows that mice eating less of a specific amino acid are healthier and longer-lived

Ryan Powell, MD, PhD

Ryan Powell, PhD, MA, leads UW study linking past military service to Alzheimer's disease

Dr. Kratz presenting at the Department of Medicine Research Day in 2019. Credit: Clint Thayer/Department of Medicine.

Jeremy Kratz, MD, seeks to refine treatment of rare cancer

Craig Atwood, PhD, professor, Geriatrics and Gerontology, in his lab.

UW study, led by Craig Atwood, PhD, examines potential treatment for Alzheimer's disease in women

Research assistant and lead author, Michaela Trautman, in the lab with senior author Dudley Lamming, PhD. Credit: Clint Thayer/Department of Medicine.

Study from Lamming lab shows that strength training may reduce risks of a high-protein diet

Freddy Caldera

Freddy Caldera, DO, MS, leads study on updated COVID vaccines for inflammatory bowel disease patients

Dr. Nizar Jarjour outside University Hospital

Nizar Jarjour, MD, co-leads research with the Center for Healthy Minds to uncover connections between asthma and Alzheimer’s disease

white coat

Pulmonologist Hasmeena Kathuria to lead UW Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention

Natasha Merten, PhD, MS

Study explores midlife factors associated with blood biomarkers of neurodegeneration and Alzheimer’s disease

Marina Sharifi, MD, PhD, and Josh Lang, MD, MS

Cancer diagnosis and treatment could get a boost from machine learning

University Hospital

U.S. News rankings: University of Wisconsin Hospitals No. 1 in Wisconsin

Bret Benally Thompson, MD, associate clinical professor, speaks at a public event.

Bret Benally Thompson, MD, leads new project to increase indigenous representation in health professions

Amy Kind, MD, PhD, explains how to use the Neighborhood Atlas

Federal agency uses tool developed by DOM faculty to shape national health policy

Fellowship director Sara Johnson, MD, associate professor, Hematology, Medical Oncology and Palliative Care. Credit: Clint Thayer/Department of Medicine.

Department of Medicine palliative fellowship builds compassionate communication skills

Photo of Carey Gleason, PhD, in front of a background of green leaves.

Gleason research team leads study focused on Alzheimer's disease treatment and prevention in Black adults

Shivani Garg, MD, MS, of the Division of Rheumatology

Study finds lupus more likely to cause cardiovascular problems in Black patients

A doctor checks a patient's heartbeat.

New study finds disparities in cardiac arrhythmia treatment

Research signage

Study finds high economic burden of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias among indigenous populations

Nataliya Uboha, MD, PhD, leads an aid effort to help the citizens of her home country, Ukraine.

A vital aid effort from 5,000 miles away

Aerial photo of UW-Madison west campus, including University Hospital

U.S. News rankings: University of Wisconsin hospitals No. 1 in Wisconsin; gastroenterology/GI surgery, geriatrics ranked

Photo of Senior Scientist Jianhua Zhang, PhD

New study identifies protein essential to form stem cell-derived human heart cells

Photo of Vincent Cryns, Mo Chen and Richard A. Anderson

Unexpected link between most common cancer drivers may yield more effective drugs

Infectious disease fellows practice in the SIM Center

UW Department of Medicine Infectious Disease Fellowship selected for IDSA/CDC pilot program

Drs. William Busse, Angela Byars-Winston, and Jane Mahoney

Three Department of Medicine faculty awarded at 2022 ACTS meeting

Dr. Meghan Brennan stands outside wearing dark-rimmed glasses and an orange sweater

Diabetic foot ulcer outcomes point to racial and rural disparities

Drs. Michael Fiore and Timothy Baker stand in front of book shelves

UW-CTRI celebrates 30 years

Angela Byars-Winston, PhD

Angela Byars-Winston, PhD, appointed to NIH Advisory Council

Amish Raval

UW Health treats first patient in U.S. with investigational cell therapy for heart disease

Dudley Lamming in his lab

Fasting is required to see the full benefit of calorie restriction in mice

Dr. Molly Carnes, professor, Geriatrics and Gerontology, and WISELI co-founder

NIH recognizes WISELI for its work to improve gender diversity in academia

Pride flag at Memorial Union

UW School of Medicine and Public Health named as inaugural site for national LGBTQ+ health care fellowship program

Deyang Yu and Dudley Lamming

Uncovering how low-protein diets might reprogram metabolism

Jennifer Weiss, MD, MS, lead researcher in this study

UW researchers focus on boosting colorectal cancer screening rates in rural areas

Amy Kind, MD, PhD, director, Center for Health Disparities Research

UW launches innovative Center for Health Disparities Research

Medicine

Dr. Jeannina Smith receives 2021 Dean’s Teaching Award